Industry News
Industry News Archive for dates of Sunday, July 15, 2018 thru Saturday, July 28, 2018
- Columbia Sportswear Raises Guidance After Strong Q2 07/26/2018 sgbonline.com - Columbia Sportswear Co. reported earnings for the second quarter ended June 30 of $9.7 million, or 14 cents per share, compared with a net loss of $11.5 million, or (17) cents per...
- REI Partners Again With Subaru 07/25/2018 sgbonline.com - Subaru of America Inc. announced its continued partnership with REI and involvement in the outdoor retailer’s adventure-themed, experiential events and activities across the country, helping make enjoying the outdoors as accessible as...
- Meet the Women Leading the Outdoor Industry 07/25/2018 outsideonline.com - Find out more about five women powerhouses in the outdoor industry you should know about: Merrell president Sue Rechner, Mammut category manager Joanna Tomasino, Lifestraw managing director Alison Hill, Flashy Foxy founder...
- Your Campsite Is Destroying Nature 07/24/2018 outsideonline.com - The uptick of people hitting the trails over the past several years is not only compromising the overall experience of getting out in nature, it’s also destroying our favorite places.
- Big Bear Mountain Resort Appoints COO 07/24/2018 sgbonline.com - Bear Mountain Resort (BBMR) has named Wade Reeser the resort’s chief operating officer. During his 25-year tenure at BBMR, Reeser’s roles have included everything from ski instructing to mountain operations and most...
- OIA Releases First-Ever Congressional Scorecard as Part of New ‘Vote the Outdoors’ Campaign 07/23/2018 outdoorindustry.org - A new tool was unveiled – the Outdoor Industry Association’s (OIA) first-ever OIA Congressional Scorecard – The Official Scorecard of the Outdoor Recreation Industry. The campaign is aimed at educating elected officials,...
- Our National Parks: Breathtaking and Polluted 07/23/2018 nytimes.com - A study published in Science Advances looked at air pollution levels in Yellowstone, Grand Canyon, Yosemite, Glacier and 29 other parks, and found that they differed little from those in the country’s...
- 230-plus obstacles in one race sets world record for fun 07/20/2018 edition.cnn.com - The Rat Race Dirty Weekend - which attracts thousands of competitors every year to the expansive grounds of a noble estate two hours north of London - has more than 230 obstacles...
- Vans, The North Face Fuel VF Corp.’s Sizzling First Quarter 07/20/2018 sgbonline.com - VF Corp. reported that earnings for the first quarter ended June 30 increased 62 percent on an adjusted basis to 43 cents a share. Revenue of $2.8 billion was up 22.9 percent...
- Thule Posts Double-Digit Increase In Q2 Earnings, Revenue 07/19/2018 sgbonline.com - Thule Group AB reported first-quarter earnings improved 10.7 percent to SEK 385 million as revenue increased 10.2 percent to SEK 2.2 billion. The company’s operating income was SEK 523 million, a 10.4...
- Sea To Summit Brings Andy Palmer On Board As General Manager 07/19/2018 sgbonline.com - Sea to Summit, a supplier of backpacking, camping, paddling and adventure travel gear, welcomed Andy Palmer to the company’s North American executive team as the team’s general manager. Prior to Sea to...
- Boa Opens Denver HQ 07/18/2018 insideoutdoor.com - Boa Technology recently opened the doors of its new global headquarters located in Denver’s RiNo Art District at 3575 Ringsby Court. With the larger space, Boa is accommodating its growing workforce and...
- Kathmandu Appoints Bill Chandler as Vice President of Sales and Marketing North America 07/16/2018 outdoorindustry.org - Kathmandu, the outdoor brand from New Zealand, announced the appointment of Bill Chandler to the newly created position of VP of Sales and Marketing, Kathmandu North America. Prior to Kathmandu, Bill Chandler...
- The North Face Names Hilaree Nelson Captain of Global Athlete Team 07/16/2018 snewsnet.com - The North Face, outdoor equipment, apparel and footwear, announced that ski mountaineer and long-time athlete Hilaree Nelson will serve as Captain for the Global Athlete Team. Nelson, a The North Face athlete...
